Most World Cups are in Europe so to have one just six hours away is awesome. The skiing was incredible, but being part of all the excitement was just as fun. My team rented a bus and 60 of us drove to Colorado.
Saturday was the men’s super G. With Bode’s downhill win the day before, the crowd was roaring when he pushed out the start. He had a jaw-dropping recovery part way down the course so he crossed the finish line but with a slower time then he had wanted. No Americans podiumed but it was truly inspirational to watch the skiing. They make one of the most complex and difficult sports seem so easy.
The next day was the men’s GS. Ted Ligety raced on the Park City Ski Team, so Park City’s corner of the stands was Ted’s biggest fan club. My friend brought face paint so we had ‘GO TED’ and American flags painted on our faces. Four of my friends also drew a letter of Ted’s name on their stomachs so when Ted came down they lined up and spelt ‘TED!’. His first run was practically flawless and put him in the lead. Hundreds of Cowbells echoed as Ted tucked across the finish line of his second run but he fell just hundredths away for first and into second.
Altogether, I had a fabulous time and it is an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
.)) Molly Leavens
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